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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-21

The night express train on Wednesday
evening brought the news from Springfield
that Hiram Atkins had at last accomplished
the removal Of II. NJ Currier Of Brattle-
boro, railway postal clerk Thursday morn
ing the Argus brought the official" an
nouncemeut in this language
Here is another chance for The Phoenix To-
howl and We trust that 10 will improve the oppur
tunlty NJ. Currier Of Bratteboro, postal clerk
between Springfield and Newport, has been drop
ped from the service for good reasons, and the
places that know hun officially will know him no
more. William Tracy Of South Hero. who has
been running on the route between Brattleboru
and Springfield, will now be- transferred to the
through line. and his place ON the short run will
b. taken by Daniel sullivan Of Brattleboru.'
We feel duly honored by the fact that
Mr.. Atkins fires his announcement at our
devoted head with an evident smack Of sat
isfaction. In reply we have to say simply
that which we have said many times before
II Mr.. Curriers' removal had been under
taken and accomplished man fashion and
above-board, there would be nothing TO say.
In that case it would have been said to him,
'Nou are a Republican; we want your
place for a Democrat get out! 80 That
would have been the beginning and the end
Of the whole matter and one could have
felt respect for those who had a hand in it.
But this administration sails, or started
in to sail, under pretense of civil-service-
reform methods and especially as regards
the railway postal clerks it was announced
that no Republican clerk need fear removal
if he was competent and faithful In Mr..
iars'g
others, instead of asking for his removal on
the only ground that existed-because he
was a Republican-trumped-up Charges"
have been made, and, after repeated at
tempts and failures, he has been got rid of.
1t will undoubtedly be source of salts
faction to Mr.. Atkins to know that not
bakers dozen Of reputable Brattleboro
Democrats could be found to give their sup
port to this operation. On the contrary,
the great majority Of Mr. Atkinss own
party denounce it in unmeasured terms
Mr.. Currier has been seven years in the
service, and his record is one of the very
best for efficiency and faithfulness. His
division superintendent, realizing his value
TO the service, has stood by him steadily and
refused to aid in the efforts for his removal
Mr. Sullivan, who is thus secured all ap-
pointment, is a clean, reputable young Irish
man, and against him personally there is
nothing to be said The one objection to
this whole disreputable business is that it is
done under a sham and pretense of civil
service reform at the administration head
quarters.
This is what we think of it, Mr. Atkins.
and we hope you will Improve the oppor-
tunity"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-21

The regular business meeting of the re
union society was held in the rooms of the
Philharmonic society at 43O on Wednesday
afternoon with Col. Farnham, the presi-
dent, in the chair The secretary's records
Of the last meeting were read and approved
On motion of Mai Valentine committee
of one from each organization represented
was chosen "A committee on nominations
and this committee retired t. perform its
duties On returning this list of officers
was presented and the gentlemen named
were duly elected officers of the society for
the coming year:
President. Gen. + II Ripley; Vice Presidents.
Corporal 4. NJ Mansur. Lieut. + s Stranahau:
secretary. Lieut.. + l.. Smith Treasurer Mai l..
q. Kingsley; Executive Committee Gen Z f.
Pitkin Gen. stephen Thomas Lieut. f. T. Smith
On motion of Capt. Ide Of st. Johnsburv
1t was voted to hold the next annual meet
ing at Montpelier during the session of
the legislature, the date to be fixed hv the
executive committee The treasurer, re
port was presented, giving the receipts and
payments OF the year, and showing a small
deficiency to be provided for just a. the
proceedings were at this stage Col Hooker
came Ill, and II was noticed 10y the comrades
that he seemed to Toe i'll an unusual coudi-
ton of excitement and unrest He was.
however, quickly restored to his normal
condition 10y familiar motion from Gen
Wells that he pass the hat to make up
deficiencies and provide funds for the com
ing year. The Colonel passed the hat and
not only got it back but there was with il
the satisfactory sum of S41. IS Col Hooker
announced that the expenses attending the
Brattleburo meeting would be very slight.
Col. Estey and Captain Fuller having ten
dered the use of the armory for the even
ing meeting, and the First Regiment band.
the male quartet and the Philharmonic So.
ciety having freely rendered their service,
for the entertainment of the veteran Off
GERS of Vermont
In reply 10 enquiries made 1t was stated
10y Lieut.. Smith, the secretary, that some
293 copies remained unsold Of the printed
volume containing the proceedings at the
first twenty annual reunions A consider
able number of officers who subscribed for
copies have not taken them and there is a
debt on account of the publication of Sl6S
On motion of Gen Wells it was voted IL
instruct the secretary 70 send copies of the
book to such delinquent subscribers bv ex-
press marked G. o. d.
Col Holbrook called attention to the com
mittee on obituary notices which was ap-
pointed in 1888, and moved that vacancies
in that committee be filed by the present
president of the society, and that the com
mittee he requested to report at the next
annual reunion. This motion was adopted
Maj. Redington moved that there be add
ed 10 the committee one member TO repre-.
sent the staff officers, and this motion wa,
also adopted.
The executive committee announced the
arrangements Of the evening exercises and
the meeting then adjourned
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-21
STATE NEWS.

The old bridge at Highgate Centre has
been blown up with dynamite. A ferry is
running across the Missisquoi at that point,
and people there are waiting for the cree
ton Of the new iron bridge.
K. W. Stowe of Ripton was suffocated by
gas in his room at the Berwick House. Rut
land, last Sunday morning. He retired a
little after midnight, Saturday, and was
found dead at : O'Clock SUNDAY morning
hen physicians declared he had been dead
two hours
Ceylon L. Green had horse instantly
killed last week Wednesday night while
driving across the Thayer bridge in South
Lincoln by a collision with another team. a
thlll penetrating the horses heart
Arthur Stewart 81 years old. was re
Gently struck IN the abdomen while saving
out broom handle stock in the Reed mill at
Green river, in Morrisville, from the effects
of which he died the following week.
The elopement of Miss Bertha George a
singer of considerable local prominence
and young man named Pierce. both of
Rutland, has caused quite stir in that
town. None OF the relatives of either fam
lily knew Of the affair till informed bv a re
porter. Miss George was engaged 10
young man who formerly resided at Rut
land, but now holds a position in Provi
dence banking house. The day set for the
ceremony was November %, and part Of
the brides trousseau had already been pre-
pared
The annual meeting Of the Vermont bar
association is 10 be held at the court house
m Montpelier next Tuesday evening, the
banquet following Wednesday evening at
the Pavilion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-21

Dorman b. Eaton, while in New York the
other day, was approached by Cincinnati
Enquirer correspondent The two talked
about prospects for next year and Mr. Ea-
ton is quoted as saying
Senator Allisons record Is one that would be-
entirely satisfactory to that great body Of men
who supported Mr. Cleveland against Mr. Blaine
In the matter of civil service reform he has been
All earnest champion, though not a loud-mouthed
one, for that publication of the public service.
which the whole country has recognized for years
10 BIZ necessary
Even if Mr. Eaton speaks only for him
self, it shows the inclination and preference
of a man who has known and studied prom
inent public men. Mr.. Eaton does not say
that he would support Mr. Allison against
Mr.. Cleveland but he is so consistent u man
that we should expect it.-Boston Erening
Record
We know, of our own personal knowl-
edge that Mr.. Eaton would support Mr..
Allison against Mr. Cleveland beyond any
question. However great his confidence in
Mr. Cleveland may be, his confidence in the
Republican party the party of reform is
far greater provided only that it shall put
its best men at the front and keep them
there
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-21
The Dexter Mys,ery.

1t is hard to tell how much of truth lies
at the bottom of the alleged confession
made by the younger Stain in regard to the
robbery of the Dexter, Me, savings bank
and the murder of Barron its treasurer.
Stain s first confession, " to which allusion
was made in our news columns last week,
was made by him when he was in New
York under arrest, and was got hold of and
published by a New York World reporter.
He was half drunk at the time and after
he was taken to Maine it was readily shown
that many of his statements were not true
Early this week another confession" of
his was published which he made to the
sheriff last winter while lying III Jail in
Maine charged with some offence This
confession he made when terror-stricken
with the belief that Barron's ghost had ap-
peared to him three times and laid its cold
hand ON him In this confession he claimed
that his father, besides being concerned in
the Dexter bank robbery and killing Bar
ron, had killed several other men. and was
one of gang which had committed numer-
GUS robberies and other crimes in Massachu-
sets one of these being the mysterious
Messenger murder at Norfolk 1t has been
proved, already, however, that two of the
elder Stains alleged victims died natural
deaths, one of them in the Massachusetts
general hospital in Boston, and this throws
discredit on his whole story
The Dexter people generally, it is said
regard his stories as worthless for legal evi-
dence. 1t appears that Mrs Barron, in a
loyal effort to clear her husbands memory
from the cloud resting upon it, has been at
work on the case for months past through
her lawyer, the sheriff already mentioned,
who has been at work as detective, and
| Young Stain
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-21

Among the veteran officers present were
the following:
EI Gov. Frederick Holbrook. Nermont's
war governor, Gl-'69
Gov. +. j. Ormsbee of Brandon. Captain
18th Vermont
ExGov. Roswell Faruham of Bradford.
Colonel 18th Vermont
EX-Gov. Samuel T. Piugree Of Hartford.
Lieut.. Colonel 81 Vermont.
EX-Collector Of Customs VIM Wells of
Burlington, Brevet Major General
Mayor VIM W. Henry of Burlington.
Brevet Brigadier General
Congressman Vim. W. Circuit of Barton.
Lieut.. Colonel 18th Vermont
Brigadier General Stephen Thomas Of
Montpelier
Col. p. ?. Pitkin of Montpelier, A. Q. NJ.
Col. Geo; W. Hooker of Brattleboro.
Chief Of staff to Gen. Staunard
Adjutant John C. Stearus of the 9th Yer
mont
Col. VIM. c. Holbrook of New York CITY.
Commander It'll Vermont
Hon. A, b. Valentine of Bennington, r.
Q, 81. 10th Vermont
Judge W. q. Neazey of the Supreme
Bench, Colonel 10Th Vermont.
Lieut.. l.. W. Shedd 9Th Vermont.
Capt W. c. LAndon, 18th Vermont.
Major L. G.. Kingsley, 18th Vermont
Capt H. X. lde, LIST Vermont Cavalry.
Hon. g. q. Benedict of Burlington, A.
ID. &. ON Gen. STANDARDS staff.
Surgeon Gates b. Billiard, 10Th Vermont
Hon, Albert Clarke of Rutland Captain
18th Vermont
Supt X, j. Coffee of the Vermont Sol
diers' Home, l4th Vermont
Vice President Edward Dewey of the
National Life Insurance company, A. y
NJ sth Vermont
Quartermaster General Vim. H. Gilmore,
z. n. Sci Ct Sth Vermont.
ExU. S. District Attorney Kittredge
Haskins, LIST Lieutenant 10th Vermont
Judge Hugh Henry of Chester, I.ieuten-
ant 10th Vermont.
Major VIM. Rounds Of Chester, 10th
Vermont.
DR.. G, F. Frost Of Hanover, n. H., sur
geon 18th Vermont
DR.. f II. Pettengill, Saxtons River.
Assistant surgeon 10Th Vermont.
2. X. Kendall, Rutland 18th Vermont.
+. d, Butterfield, Derby Line, Captain
Signal Corps,
S, f. Burnham Rutland, Captain 9Th
Vermont.
+. Henry Powell, Richford, State Auditor.
Colonel L. 5. colored troops,
Warren Gibbs, St Adams, Sergeant Isl
Vermont Cavalry
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-21
EX-GOV. HoIbroOk's Pive-uinute
speech.

war governor OF Vermont. ! think there.
an but thr-. var governors uf thu loyal state,
now living whu were contemporary iu 1fti,s. with
nv. IL -''vins almost "a myth t. me- uJW that
ever held such position. The changes wrought
10y the Mar have been great. and We believe last
ine National right and authority ar. defined and
established among MS. wherr previously all such
authority was lying around exceedingly luns. II
one may b. allow ri the expression While Ne ART
established IN tins regard, az the sam, time thu.
houdmau has been SET free, and the individual CIT
Zen rverywiltr' has more scoop and opportunity
than ever t-.tury. Ih-s- results wen, worth ght-
INK Tor, aud perhaps could not have ln achieved
except by the arbitramrnt u thu hath, field
IN hooking around over this asse.InhlAg- tonight.
veterans am much Impressed by " nat ub...ry,
500 my boys here again, hs ] must always call
you the men who lu early manhood su prompt.
sprhnE e. arms at your country 3 call and whom
had the honor and pleasure. OF commissioning,
for military service Now I behold You IN the.
prime ut middle life enjoying u full urastr,. the.
rights ami privileges ~ civil life and bearing its
responsibilities, IT, duties and it, aonur- most
commercially
II IL most satisfactory t. remember that in thu.
lat war YOU all sn Eullantly maintained th. an
Gent renuvu Of the Green Mountain Bows for
courage. endurance and patriotism You demon
statrd and urr demonstrating that thu race OF
Nrrmpnters has NOT derrncrated hut still is a. uf
Old. wholly stAunch and reliable. alike in war and
IA I-acr
May you hong live % cujoy thu fruits us the h,.
roo ~'r'lrts rendered. ny yourselves and your
conradrs arms. living and dead for your cuun-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-21
HOME NEWS.
WEEK ESpiSo THURSDAY EvEviSa. ucr vi. i.s
Announcements.

LOOK LOOK The place to buy nice Farhnyep
oysters opened and In the shell. is at Frank
Stockwells Fish Market, - Elliot-st
TABLE BoARpEHs ACCOMMODATED at No. u Wal
nut street also furnished room 10 rent to lady
Good table and home comforts
Go b. II W Sargeants job shop In Harmon,
block, rear of the D. Leonard printing Office for
odd jobs Of wood work Of all kinds including
general johbing, fancy wood work cabinet work
book cases, writing desks, and repairs pictur.
frames a. order al short notice.
will pay 2br per hundred pounds for cider an
plies delivered at the Brattleboro depot: ul,,, at
Vernon or South Vernon depots If iu sufficient
quantity FOR carloads % j. MtsEF
We have one house on Elm street and one ou
Brook street that are bargains Don't fail tp lpu..
at that Oak street property If you ara looking fof
a home
BAILEY & sNoyps
Call at Jacobss tea store % Main street and
get one " hi- window cards. auJ be- sill caII and
take your order for teas coffc-s and choice gro.
ceries
Phutogravure, photographs eprhings frames
and easel- MHs S N CHArrlrLD Hooker Bloc.
PlcTt1W FRAMES are cheap at Clapp & jones'
Artists materials, full stock Reduced prices
since April st at Clapp 6.Jones's
ARrIsTIc PICTURE FRANINo at Clapp s Jone.-'s
Picture frames In variety at A. = Wildpr's
Also academy board. Shop open evenings t1s
Buy Picture Frames Of Geddis
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-21

The President and Mrs Cleveland spent
last Sunday at Belle Mead, magnificent
estate in the suburbs Of Nashville, Tenn.
where they were the guests Of Gen. and
Mrs jackson. In the afternoon they were
driven into the city and called on Mrs
Polk, now 80 years old, who received the
party in "A most agreeable manner, and with
a simple grace and courtliness which has
left its impression on many another visitor
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-21

in mis-ft government clothing and went
forth 10 save your country for thirteen dol
lars a month, would bee the chap 10 do the
fighting in case Of another war
But It is sad when the roll Of our mem
bep is called 10 learn that SOME loved com
rnde has gone over 10 the other side, never
10 meet with us again, and we should there
fore avail ourselves Of the opportunity 10
enjoy these gatherings while we may, in
dulging in the hope that
"When finally the taps shall beat.
Put cut your lights, the day is done,
Every cumradp may answer Here
And feel be- has victory won,
Has always sought 10 do his best
And earned a soldiers peaceful rest"
! remain yours fraternally,
WIN. L. GHEENLEAF
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-21

BY request the secretary also read the
congratuatory order issued by Gen. Custer
b. the third division of cavalry on taking
his leave Of them at the close Of the war
and it was voted that copies Of the same be
printed and sent 10 all members of the 80
ciety.
One Of the most interesting features Of
the evening was Comrade Warren Gibbs's
account Of his experiences after his capture
by the rebels on the march ~ Richmond
and while prisoner at Belle Isle
1t was voted 10 hold next years reunion
on the evening previous to that Of the Off
GERS society, with the understanding that
Montpelier will be the place
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-21

The Democratic majority in the House
that meets in December next will not be
over ten, while that of the one whose ex-
istence ended with the 4th Of March last
was 43. In twenty states the Republicans
have a majority Of members, while in the
previous House they controlled but sixteen
state delegations.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-21
Mere YouHg Western Horses.

Mr.. ellison has received this week letter
from L. X. Robertson stating that he has
four carloads, or one hundred head. of thos,
NICE two and three years-old Western colts
ready for shipment. The above stock will
be sold ut GilsJn's horse mart at public auc-
ton, and the date of the sale will be given
IN tins paper with description of the stock
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-21

Lightning struck the Hazen railroad bill
in the New Hampshire Legislature on Tues
day afternoon in the shape of veto from
Gov. Sawyer The governor says that,
without entering upon the intrinsic merits
of the measure, he vetoes it because cor
rupt measures have been used to promote
its passage. Had the rival bill been pass
ed he would have vetoed it for the same
reason. Two rival Hobbies have been at
work constantly during the long session,
and the Governors decisive action comes
like breath of wholesome air to lift the
noisome atmosphere which the wire -puller,
and paid worker, have raised about the state
capital
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-21
The Band Selections.

Following ar" the numbers given 10y the
First Regiment baud during the evening:
War Memories Reeve.
Representing DAY iu camp In 1872 from thu.
rrVtille 10 taps
Descriptive Piece Hunting Scene Bucalossl
Nal"l'- lltrrnalr Keller B.la
Schuttscnt Il hat sl5 in my inside pocket
KENNEDY
March Major Walkers Koilusnt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-21

We usually give Hiram Atkins the credit
Of being bright whatever else he may be
but this week is one of the times when we
are in doubt If there is any similarity or
chance Of comparison between job print
ing office and hotel bar or IA rum shop we
should like to have it pointed out
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-21
OUR VETERAN OFFICERS.
The cath Annual Meeting Of the YER
mont Officers Reunion Society.
A Cordial Welcome 20 HrnttIeboro aud
u Spirited, WcIl-A TENDED Gathering.
GOV. LONGS ELOQUENT GRAFTON

THE BUSINESS MEET1NG-Tl1E SHORT SPEECH
Es-THE CLOSING REcEI'rIoN-rHE CAV
AIRY OFFICERS MEETING MONDAY EVEN
ING.
Tho twenty fourth annual meeting of the
reunion society Of Vermont officers. which
was held in Brattleboro on Tuesday, was in
every respect a pleasant and successful oc-
casion. There was good attendance Of
members, and Brattleboro citizens showed
themselves glad TO welcome the veterans by
decking Main street with flags and 10y turn
ing over to their free use the armory for
the public meeting the rooms Of the Phil
harmonic society for the business meeting.
and the services OF the First Regiment band
the vocal quartet and the Philharmonic or
chestra. An audience which filed the ar
mory gathered in the evening to listen to
ex-Gov. Longs admirable Grafton and the
short speeches which followed To many
Of the veterans present one of the pleas
ATTEST incidents of the occasion was found
in the cordial words Of welcome and God
speed said 10y ex Gov. Holbrook, from whose
hands most Of them received their commits
sions We give herewith detailed report
of the proceedings, and the address of Gov.
Long in full We also give a report of the
cavalry officers meeting Monday evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-21
Gbc l)rrmunt 11bUnir.
BRATTLEBORO.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 81, 1887

The slow going folk across the water oc-
casionaly get in good strong stroke in
competition with our American push and
enterprise IL is announced this week that
a London clerk has forged bills Of exchange
on his employers to the tune Of S4OO, 900!
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-21
The Vocal Quartet.

The vocal music was given by a male
quartet consisting Of " II Blgelow. list
tenor ; II. \. Stevens, % tenor. /. X vii.
lis LIST has, T. l. Parker, 2d bass. The
harmony and effect Of their voices was ex-
celent especially in the closing numbers
Following are the selections given
To the Braycst Marking
here would lH'' Carl Zolluer
Thou an Aii own Love Anon
Nellie wa "A Lady Foster
FurSakrn KUsshat
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-21

There il food for thought of the most
solid kind in the article ON our Vermont
schools which is printed ON our first page
today Most of the facts there contained
have been printed before in one form or
another, hut they are there concisely sum
married., and they cannot be too often
brought to the public attention We also
call attention to the article from the Rut-
land Herald on The Baltimore Iniquity'
which describes in small compass the dis
graceful state Of things which the Cleve-
land administration upholds in that city
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-21
Receplion mud CeIIn,ion.

Immediately following the exercises at
the armory reception was given the visit
ing Veterans III the rooms Of the Phlhar-
monte society, where a generous collation.
was served, the orchestra rendering pro
gram Of choice selections meantime The
vocal quartet also sang and Mr. Markham
gave two OF three solos
with tins the reunion proceedings were
brought to a fitting close in a free and cor
dial flow Of good fellowship
During the same hour the ladies held an
Informal social gathering at the Brooks
House
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-21

why TWO years ago was just about crazy. and
NO wonder that my wife and children ,ser,. afraid
OF me You Just want 10 suffer with n.ur.i,,i.
MIN no relief as did until used sulphur Bittsrs
meek as a lamb Robert Davis, American Hons.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-21

II Brainerd, Q NJ LIST VI. Cavalry.
r S Stranahan, Capt LIST VI Cavalry.
II. o. Wheeler Burlington, Lieutenant
LIST VT Cavalry.
Rev n. N. Glazier, Greenfield, Mass.
18th Vermont.
E. j. Redington, Chicago Paymaster U.
S. V.
Col. J. b. Parsons, Northampton, 10th
Mass.
Capt. G. S. shattuck, Hatfield, Mass,
A. q. NJ Vols.